Colby Langford ties record, earns Most Valuable Wrestler

North Henderson's Colby Langford, right, and Mitchel Langford pose following Saturday's King of the Mat tournament at North Davidson High School.

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Published: Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 7:42 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 7:42 p.m.

North Henderson wrestlers and brothers Colby Langford and Mitchel Langford took home titles at Saturday's King of the Mat tournament at North Davidson High School, and Colby Langford ended up tying North's school record for career wins in the process.

Colby Langford earned the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament after his 8-6 decision win in the 120-pound finals over two-time state champion Drew Turner of Parkland. Colby Langford finished the tournament with a 5-0 record to give him 158 career victories. He had two pins, two tech falls and the decision win in the finals.

His younger brother, Mitchel, went 4-0 with four pins in the 106-pound weight class.

<p>North Henderson wrestlers and brothers Colby Langford and Mitchel Langford took home titles at Saturday's King of the Mat tournament at North Davidson High School, and Colby Langford ended up tying North's school record for career wins in the process.</p><p>Colby Langford earned the Most Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament after his 8-6 decision win in the 120-pound finals over two-time state champion Drew Turner of Parkland. Colby Langford finished the tournament with a 5-0 record to give him 158 career victories. He had two pins, two tech falls and the decision win in the finals.</p><p>His younger brother, Mitchel, went 4-0 with four pins in the 106-pound weight class.</p>